🏌️Inside Pros' Private Jets

Good Morning! Davis Thompson bagged his madein PGA TOUR title at the John Deere Classic and set a new tournament scoring record in the process.

Check out the equipment Thompson used during his victorious campaign and the complete prize money breakdown.

Fun Fact: The Scottish Open is the next stop on the PGA Tour calendar. An American has won this event only once in the last eight years - Xander Schauffele in 2022.

⛳ This day in history: On this day in 1938, at Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England, Reg Whitcombe survived in rough weather to win the Open Championship by two strokes over Jimmy Adams and three over defender Henry Cotton.

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Thompson Sets Record Enroute Victory @ John Deere

Davis Thompson blitzed TPC Deere Run in Illinois, setting a tournament scoring record of 28-under 256, besting Michael Kim’s 2017 record of 27 under. He won by four shots in his 63rd career start over a group of three players at 24 under.

Thompson earned $1.44 million with the win in addition to 500 FedEx Cup points. He also punched his ticket to the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon in two weeks.

Thompson is also the 24th golfer to earn his first career win at the John Deere Classic, which is the most of any event in PGA Tour history.

🤯The Trophy House Mystery: For the third straight year at the John Deere Classic, the winner has stayed at the same house. In 2022, J.T. Poston took home the title while staying at the property while last year, Sepp Straka was in a group of golfers who rented the house, and he won.

This year, Thompson was in the group who rented the house. He even stayed in the same room that Straka did.

Straka opted for a hotel room with his wife and new baby, while Thompson found himself traveling solo while his wife, Holly Grace, served as a bridesmaid back home.

🚨Record Alert: Luke Clanton fired an 8-under 63, his second sub-65 round of the tournament, to tie Michael Thorbjornsen and C.T. Pan at 24 under and finish second. The Florida State rising junior became the first amateur since Billy Joe Patton in 1958 to notch top-10s in back-to-back Tour starts.

While Clanton failed to qualify for The Open, he will compete in next week’s ISCO Championship in Kentucky, his third PGA Tour start in as many weeks.

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Spieth Makes Progress But Not Enough For A Win

Jordan Spieth found himself tied for 57th after 36 holes heading into Saturday when he then hit his lowest round this year - an eight-under 63. The sensational Saturday saw Spieth surge 35 places heading into Sunday's round but he failed to capitalize and eventually finished T-26.

Spieth managed to record three top-tens earlier this year - but he hasn't finished better than T29 since he missed the cut at the Masters in April. To make matters worse in 2024 for Spieth, he has fallen out of the top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

While Spieth has improved his driving game over the course of the season, it's still not enough to earn him a win on the PGA Tour.

📌Why Is Jordan Spieth Not Winning? Spieth is having somewhat of an opposite statistical year to what his career has been. He’s typically driven the ball all over the place while leaning on his creativity with his irons and wedges to score.

This year, Spieth is 16th in strokes gained: off-the-tee, but 110th in SG: Approach and 80th in putting. Spieth’s focus on improving his driving has indirectly harmed his approach game.

When Spieth was winning majors, he was more of an artist with his shotmaking and he needs to get back to more of that.

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What else is making news

DP World Tour: Ewen Ferguson won the BMW International Open by two shots on Sunday for his third European tour title and clinched a spot in the Open Championship.

LIV Golf: John Catlin, a three-time DP World Tour winner, is inching closer to a full-time move to LIV Golf after securing second place in the Asian Tour's International Series event in Morocco.

Amateur Golf: Team USA dominates Sunday Singles to retain the Arnold Palmer Cup in Ireland.

Scottish Open: Defending champion Rory McIlroy is set to defend his Scottish Open title against a series of world-class rivals at the Renaissance Club - check out which top stars have confirmed their participation in this week's event.

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These Golfers Own Private Jets

In recent decades, athlete sponsorships and remote golf course development have led to a significant rise in golfers owning private jets. Today, most top 50 pros bypass terminal lines and crowded planes, flying in jets acquired during their rise to the top - we take a look at some of the most famous ones.

✈️ Tiger Woods (Gulfstream G550): Woods spent more than $48 million on his Gulfstream G550, boasting a top speed of 680mph and a range of 7,767 miles. Inside, it features a lavish bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, luxurious bathrooms, and a dining area.

Accommodating up to 18 passengers, it also serves as a high-flying office with satellite communications and full internet connectivity.

✈️ Rory McIlroy (Bombardier Challenger 605): The Bombardier Challenger 605, a testament to McIlroy’s soaring stakes, was acquired in 2018 at a staggering cost exceeding $30 million. This sleek jet boasts a top speed of Mach 0.885 and an impressive range of 3,910 miles.

✈️ Phil Mickelson (Gulfstream V): Mickelson's former Gulfstream V, valued at nearly USD 40 million, reflects the luxury of being a top golfer. With a seating capacity of 19, it has a top speed of Mach 0.885 and a range of 7,500 miles, ensuring comfort on long journeys.

The jet features a lavish interior with a dining area, plush couches, televisions, and opulent decor. However, Mickelson parted ways with his private jet in 2021.

✈️ Sergio Garcia (Hawker 4000): Garcia's $22.9 million Hawker 4000 business jet, purchased in 2012, combines luxury and functionality. The jet meets his demanding schedule and symbolizes his meticulous professional approach.

Garcia entered private aviation in 1999. The eight-seater Hawker 4000, featuring four seven-foot flat beds, provides unmatched comfort on long journeys, making it a vital asset for Garcia.

✈️ Jack Nicklaus (Gulfstreams, Learjets and more): Nicklaus took to the skies in 1964. From a Grand Commander to Learjets, Cessnas, Sabreliners, and JetStars, Nicklaus gradually elevated his aerial fleet.

His journey culminated in acquiring larger jets like the GIIB Gulfstream, GIII, GIV, and GV, enabling him to explore the world luxuriously.

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In today's video, we provide three tips for leaning the shaft and compressing the ball at impact.

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